The Match
Feel good
Playful
Sweet

The Match A Romantic Comedy

Sarah Adams2020
Having worked for Southern Service Paws for a few years now, I like to think I'm prepared for just about any client meeting under the sun. I am dead wrong. The day I meet with single dad, Jacob Broaden, about potentially matching his daughter with one of our service dogs, I learn a few valuable lessons. 1) Always set my alarm clock. 2) Single dads are way hotter than I previously thought. 3) It is possible to go from fantasizing about kissing someone to wishing they would be run over by a truck in a matter of two minutes. Unfortunately, I don't hold that opinion of him for very long. Not when he shows me a different side of himself--one that's sweet as maple syrup and hot as apple pie fresh out of the oven.Too bad this guy is so far out of my league that I shouldn't even be allowed to enter the game. Jake doesn't seem to get that memo though. And after a few days of working closely with him and his daughter, he starts looking at me with fire in his eyes, making me dream of something I probably shouldn't...A family.The Match is a feel-good romantic comedy! Perfect for readers who enjoy a sizzling romance without explicit content.
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Baylea Fancher@bayleafancher
3.5 stars
Jan 5, 2025

This book was so cute! It was a light, feel-good read that my high school self would have absolutely loved. It doesn’t necessarily leave you on the edge of your seat, but it is a good comfort read.

+3
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Marie@mariecze
4.5 stars
Aug 19, 2024

Very cute book, loved the story and the dogs!!! Minus 0,5 Stars because of the miscommunication but otherwise very sweet, non-spicy Story

+3
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Lily@616lily
4 stars
Jan 9, 2024

sarah adams is the QUEEN of cute rom-coms. she never lets me down when i need an adorable feel good read <3

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mar@everuma
3 stars
Jan 7, 2024

3.5

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nanafark@nanafark
4 stars
Nov 7, 2023

first of all, i want to say that we absolutely do not deserve dogs!

i enjoyed it a lot. the story was lovely, and the writing was hilarious and entertaining. it was super fun and sweet. addressing something so serious as epilepsy, in such a gentle and easy-to-understand way, it's admirable.

what i liked the most is that although they had a foul start, Jake and Evie were pretty straightforward with each other. and despite their concerns, we didn't have needless miscommunication drama. their chemistry was undeniable and Jake's playfulness was also adorable.

apart from the final appearance of Tyler which felt absolutely unnecessary, i found the book very well written and i definitely enjoyed myself.

it's what it says it is. a romantic comedy. a funny and light read to entertain yourself without shedding tears!

+6
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julie reads@juliepalacio
3 stars
May 17, 2023

quick read and adorable

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arleth@arlethh
4 stars
Jan 22, 2023

This book made me confirm that dogs are the most incredible living beings 🥺😭😭💘

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Ashley@ashleey
5 stars
Jan 18, 2023

Uhm. YES. ⭐ 5 / 5⭐ Okay, this book is good. amazing. i don't know what else to say i love it. Go read it. Now.

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Menna Khaled@menna-khaled
4 stars
Aug 31, 2022

Hey friends, ✒️Genre : This was a very light contemporary with an easy romance formed of the basic 3 elements beginning, climax and ending ✒️ Story line : a young lady with epilepsy falls in love with a single dad whose daughter is also epileptic. ✒️ merits : i love how this book shed some light on a disease like Epilepsy and the help and importance of service dogs 🐕‍🦺 to patients of epilepsy. ✒️ Triggers : this book is not triggering at all as it doesn’t dive deep into any topics at all ✒️ Recommendations : I recommend this book to everyone who wants a small light novel to change his mood in between heavy deep novels and to people like me who usually are busy to the max with their studying or work life and need a good two hour break “ me time “ with a light book to read. ✒️ Rating: i would give this a 2.75 star read compared to other books in general. However in comparison to light contemporary books to enjoy during some “me time “ i would give it 3.75 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️ Stay safe , Stay at home 🏡 #QuarantineRead

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lilac archives@lilacarchives
5 stars
Aug 28, 2022

don't ask me why. i just love it <3

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val@goaskval
3 stars
Aug 24, 2022

** spoiler alert ** No sé cómo sentirme respecto a este libro. Por una parte puedo decir que me gustó. Me atrapó desde el principio, literal una vez que lo empecé no quería parar y creo que por eso lo terminé tan rápido. Me gustó, y me dio mucha curiosidad, leer a una protagonista con epilepsia y todo el asunto de los perros de asistencia, esa parte del libro me pareció fantástica y creo que no es algo tan común de leer en novelas románticas, así que ahí tiene tremendo punto (algo que es medio obvio pero que yo no lo sabía y me enteré por esta lectura, fue saber que las personas que sufre de ataques epilépticos no puede optar por licencias de conducir (ni mucho menos conducir), porque ajá puede sufrir una convulsión mientras conducen y no es seguro). Además, Evie se me hizo un personaje muy ameno y genial para leer. Muchas veces me dio bastante cosa toda su vida, pero también admiraba su actitud o manera para enfrentarse a todo, y lo determinada que era. ¿La presencia de Charlie y Daisy? Oh, my lord . En serio amo cuando hay animales con algo de protagónico, por así decirlo, en los libros. Soy fan. En cuanto a lo demás... el único otro personaje que puedo decir que me gustó fue Joanne, y más por la relación que tiene con Evie de madre-hija/hermanas/amigas etc. Pero acá empieza la parte de las cosas que no me gustaron del libro... Con respecto a Jake, el personaje me dio un poco de igual, y me molestaba un poco cómo se comportaba con Evie algunas veces, o las cosas que le decía. Sé que deja en claro que tiene muchas inseguridades, estrés, presiones, etc... pero mantengo que esa no es excusa para estallar y terminar hiriendo a otros con sus palabras. Y creo que Evie fue demasiado indulgente con él. ¿La ex de Jake apareciendo y haciéndole creer a Evie que se acostó con Jake? Simplemente innecesario. ¿El romance? Puedo aceptar que es dulce, medianamente sano y toda la cosa, pero en serio fue demasiado rápido para mi gusto. Y creo que algo que tampoco me gustó, fue que de alguna manera Evie insinuara que ella no haría nada apresurado, a menos que tuviera un anillo en el dedo ??? no sé si lo interpreté mal, pero siento que fue un pensamiento que tuvo tirando al final del libro, cuando está pensando en que no quiere apresurarse con Jake y que el hecho de que él tenga autocontrol y toda la cosa la enamora aún más etc etc etc ¿El epílogo? Sí, es lindo... pero insisto, se conocieron en un par de meses... y luego deciden CASARSE, Y TENER UN HIJO. O sea, qué genial para ellos, pero siento que fue MUY RÁPIDO. Y en cuanto a personajes, puedo entender a Evie que quisiera establecerse y toda la cosa, pero... ¿Y las inseguridades de Jake que estuvieron presentes durante buena parte del libro e hizo que tuviera estallidos y dudas con Evie? ¿Desaparecieron así no más con el poder del amor? ¿Tantas ganas tenía de casarse de nuevo que no duró ni un año (y un poco más) dIVORCIADO Y YA ESTABA CASADO DE NUEVO. Y si, lo confieso. Extrañé el elemento spicy acá y creo que por eso no me animo a querer leer otro libro de la autora.

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Heather@heathersbooked
5 stars
Aug 21, 2022

5 Stars ⭐️ So. So. So Cute!!!! This Romcom was so wholesome. I loved Evie and Jake together! Their chemistry was amazing. This book was dual POV, which I loved! Both characters were so entertaining to read from. Jake was such a sweetheart. His relationship with Sam, his daughter, was too cute. Don’t get me started on how he read twilight first to see if it was appropriate for her 🥺. Evie’s bond with Sam was so special. Since Evie has epilepsy as well, she helped guide Sam through her diagnosis. After reading this book, I felt like I had a better idea about epilepsy and the effects it has on someone’s life. And how service dogs truly save lives🤍.

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Inês Filipa@inesfilipa6
5 stars
Aug 18, 2022

Sarah Adams’s books just make me happy. Period.

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mahi@adrianslia
4 stars
Aug 17, 2022

eviejakesam are so precious🤧 this book was so cute and fun to read, obsessed

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Julie Janis@juliejanisbooks
4 stars
Aug 15, 2022

This was adorable! I really liked Evie and Jake's relationship and how sweet and amazing they were to each other. Really swoony moments between them and hard conversations done right. I liked how Evie treated Sam and Joanna was an amazing mother figure to Evie. This would be a favorite of mine if it wasn't for Evie being a bit dramatic and stupid near the end. Honestly kinda annoyed me. But I'm glad that ending was wrapped up nicely.

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jun@valentim
2 stars
Aug 15, 2022

10/10 plot, but the execution…

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ak@akashtonak
4 stars
Aug 12, 2022

Appropriate It was really cute. I could’ve quit it, like it wasn’t a book I was constantly reading but it was sweet. I loved the service dogs and am even happier Charlie didn’t die. I liked the minuscule drama and the completely clean aspect of it. It was just a sweet wholesome read with minor minor minor drama.

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Nikki@beaushelly
4 stars
Jul 1, 2022

I FINALLY FINISHED IT!!!! I really liked this book and the only thing that kept me from finishing it as soon as possible is all the bad things going on right now.

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Kat A@mellamokat
3 stars
Apr 9, 2022

A little flat, very cliche, but also very cute and definitely wholesome.

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Jess Griffin@jessgriffin
5 stars
Mar 27, 2022

remains an all time favourite

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Jessica Guht@jessguht
5 stars
Feb 24, 2022

This was such a cute and sweet read, I really enjoyed it!

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Caitlin @caitlinsbookcase
5 stars
Feb 23, 2022

Oh my god, this book was so cute. I’m obsessed! It’s the first book I’ve read by this author and I will definitely be reading more🥰 As soon as I looked this book up and found out it was a single parent trope and had cute service dogs in it, I could not resist! I absolutely loved Evie as the main character, she is so relatable and made me laugh so much. She also has epilepsy and I loved how she didn’t let her disability effect/define her. She is determined to live her best life! I also loved Jake, he was so sweet, loving and such an amazing dad to Sam. I’m a sucker for a single dad trope. A special mention to Charlie and Daisy (the dogs). Read this book and you’ll understand my love for them🥺 I am so obsessed with the epilogue at the end. Its literally one of the cutest things I’ve ever read. So pure🥰

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Moon of Pages@moonofpages
4 stars
Nov 18, 2021

4,25 ⭐️ This was SO cute! I am very picky when it comes to romances, but this one was the perfect pick for me! It was so sweet and swoon-worthy and it definitely brightened my mood while I was reading it! I loved the epilepsy representation, the characters and the dog 😍. It also didn’t have any explicit scenes, which for me is a big plus since I don’t tend to really like that in my romance reads. This was the perfect cute read so I would definitely recommend this one if you need a pick-me-up!

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Anna Agarwal@annabeth837
4 stars
Nov 18, 2021

**4.5⭐️

Highlights

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nanafark@nanafark

My heart hurts, and I wonder if it’s possible for an organ to physically split down the middle just from emotional pain.

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nanafark@nanafark

I can’t decide. But when I get home and give my brain the free rein it wants to turn that conversation over and over and dissect it like a mad scientist, I’ll know for sure.

this. 🥲

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nanafark@nanafark

After spending the first half of the day together, I feel like I’ve been staring at the sun. I shut my eyes, and the image of her face is burned there. I might never see properly again.

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nanafark@nanafark

I aspire to have what Jo and Gary have—the kind of love where a man will still walk into a room and pinch my butt after forty years of marriage.

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Grace Sinks@gracierenea

"Morning!" she says with a cheery smile and a bouquet the size of her head in her hand. She approaches the bed and sets them on the bedside table. "These are for you, Mama."

My heart!!!! I love Sam and Evie's relationship.

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Grace Sinks@gracierenea

She's singing a quiet, sweet version of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow", and I have to try very hard not to drop down onto one knee here and now.

Jake Broaden>>>>>>>>

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Grace Sinks@gracierenea

She's no longer Mama to me. It's Mother from here on out.

A true Southern insult.

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Grace Sinks@gracierenea

"Because that's what happened to me three years ago when I met you."

Joanna=Best Surrogate Mama

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Grace Sinks@gracierenea

I can hear my grandmama trying to remind me of the Holy Spirit, but I remind her- as every dutiful Southern child would- that the good Lord lives in my heart.

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Grace Sinks@gracierenea

I would have made a Facebook profile just so I could change my status to In A Relationship to make her happy.

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Grace Sinks@gracierenea

It doesn't escape my notice that he's turned on the very album I was listening to the night he came over.

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Grace Sinks@gracierenea

Channel your inner Lorelai Gilmore. I will not be a single dad that sucks.

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Grace Sinks@gracierenea

A man doesn't watch all 7 seasons of Gilmore Girls for nothing.

Ironic because Jake looks like Matt Czuchry in my head. #TeamLogan

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Grace Sinks@gracierenea

JAKE: Better. What time should I call you tonight?

EVIE: I'll be home by 7.

JAKE: I'll call you at 7:01. I mean... I'll call you at some vague time after that so you don't realize how much I like you.

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Grace Sinks@gracierenea

"So... a date-date? Like... you like me-like me? Not just a friend thing?"

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Grace Sinks@gracierenea

"I've got four daughters, son. I've had loads of practice perfecting my timing."

live laugh love Mr. Broaden

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Grace Sinks@gracierenea

"What's going on is...I think our kiss was way too short the other night."

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Grace Sinks@gracierenea

This is the beginning of something, and I think I'm going to let myself enjoy it this time.

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Grace Sinks@gracierenea

"She's as country as bread pudding at a church potluck."

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Grace Sinks@gracierenea

JO: I better see photographic evidence of your cutie little bootie in a swimsuit poolside, or I will revoke your use of my washer and dryer.

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Grace Sinks@gracierenea

"Can you at least try to be a gentleman?"

"I could, but I don't really want to."

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Grace Sinks@gracierenea

"Do you have money to buy more than a box of cereal?"

"I'll have you know that a serving of that cereal has HALF of the recommended dose of fiber for the day."

She's trying to play, but I'm not having it. I'm bad cop now. Stop fooling around, things just got serious.

"Come on. Get your shoes."

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Grace Sinks@gracierenea

SHE'S WEARING SHORTS

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Grace Sinks@gracierenea

Jake and I forget we are both adults and catapult apart on my loveseat so fast you would think we just got caught making out in a closet during a Sunday school class.

The different sayings and metaphors throughout this book are so realistic for a Southerner.

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